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I am a retired university professor with 50 years of experience teaching as well as researching and publishing scholarly essays in academic journals. During my career, I have helped thousands of students with their academic essays, including masters theses and dissertations. My professional fields of expertise are English, world literature, world history, philosophy, and psychology. Since retiring, I have been proofreading, editing, and ghostwriting several projects for Thumbtack clients, including published novels and memoirs, short stories, academic projects, resumes, cover letters, etc. Some testimonials are available in my Thumbtack profile, and I will provide a detailed resume if requested. I have also tutored several students to develop their writing and English language skills. I am proficient in French and have intermediate knowledge of Spanish and German. I'm available for online services or in person within 30 miles of Long Beach, California. My average fee is $45/hr, which is negotiable, depending upon the nature of the project. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your important goals.

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Hired 13 times

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Student grade level

High school

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General reading and writing

Reading comprehension

Essay writing / review

Creative writing

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

I work remotely (phone or internet)

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

Good 4.3

13 reviews

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Sera C.

May 25, 2018

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An incredibly prolific writer, has a way with words that'll make my book look like the discovery of gold. I'm very excited to get this project started with this professor, he's an exceptional writer and I see no reason why he isn't the perfect fit to write my poetry book synopsis.

Details: Ghostwriting • 1-2 • A single project • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The writer travels to me • I travel to the writer

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Etienne b.

Jun 15, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Prices was reasonable and I found him to be very nice sadly I never got a chance to work with him which is something I deeply regret

Details: Not a student • General reading and writing • Basic • Improve grades at school • My home, venue, etc.

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Corey M.

Sep 8, 2025

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Working with Dr. Baum has been a pleasure so far.

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Proofreading • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Non-fiction manuscripts • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Blessed U.

Feb 3, 2021

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I am now a published author, thanks to Dr. Baum's expertise. What an insightful and patient editor. Dr, Al pushed me beyond my comfort zone. He pushed me from a dreamer to a now published author. I will forever be indebted to Dr. AL. …Blessed U. Sikhosana

Details: Editing • SEO optimization • Formatting and fact checking • Proofreading • Non-fiction manuscripts • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

Writing and Editing Services

Jocelyn G.

Dec 15, 2018

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Alwin is an amazing editor! I will use him every book I publish ❤️ He edits, motivates and gives phenomenal feedback!! He also gave me criticism on my novel and explained why I shouldn’t use certain words or certain events in my book! Alwin emailed me weekly and made sure I stayed on track! Thank you soooooo much ❤️

Details: Developmental editing • Fiction novel • No preference • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the editor • The editor travels to me

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Alwin Baum

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard fee is $45/hour for writing, editing, and proofreading services. That fee is negotiable, depending on the nature of the project and the financial situation of the client.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After an initial contact from the customer, I will try to respond within a few hours. No fee will be charged until we agree on terms for compensation and actually begin work on the project. I prefer to work together online, but I am available for personal meeting within 30 miles of my home in Long Beach, CA.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and nearly 50 years of experience teaching, researching, writing, and editing academic books, articles, conference papers, theses, and dissertations. In addition to editing academic projects, I have substantial experience ghostwriting, editing, and proofreading fiction, autobiographies, poetry, non-literary essays, and other kinds of books.

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